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Boeing Projects Buoyant Jetliner Market

Predictions for next 20 years remain robust.
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India’s New Budget Frustrates Airlines

Aviation sector left in the lurch.
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Ongoing Projects Allow Early Lessons for UAV Ops

MIDCAS and ASTRAEA continue to allow development for collision avoidance and operations in controlled airspace.
Aircraft

Boeing Sees Continued Strength in 777 Program

BCA sales boss John Wojick expressed confidence that Boeing would soon collect significant 777 orders.
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Aircraft

Airbus Gears Up To Deliver RAF’s First A400M

The fleet of Airbus A400M tactical transports is starting to grow as the Royal Air Force prepares to take delivery of the first of its 22 in September.
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787 Production Stable As Boeing Prepares For Changes

Boeing’s 787 production processes continue to evolve as the company plans to increase rates to 14 per month by the end of the decade.

FAA Eyes Year-end Release Of Proposed Small UAS Rule

U.S. rules for commercial UAS use and interim exemptions are taking shape.
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Pros and Hobbyists Alike Pile In To Small UAV Market

Flying cameras and a plethora of designs drive the small UAV market.
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Aircraft

Sikorsky CH-53K Super Stallion Being Put Through Its Paces before First Flight

Operational service of the mostly composite helicopter, which has been dubbed the “King Stallion,” is expected in 2019.
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Aircraft

Eurofighter Describes Multi-Role Capability Status

Eurofighter has moved up a gear, but there is more to come that should enhance its export potential further.
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Aircraft

In Supplier Choices And Production Processes, Boeing Carefully Manages Risks To 777

Boeing’s latest supplier agreements for the 777X reflect a commitment to risk containment, as do efficiency improvements to the current 777 line.
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Aircraft

Airbus Offers Enhanced A330 Tanker/transport

Soon several countries will be operating the Airbus A330-based MRTT tanker aircraft, with more orders expected from around the world.
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U.S. Firms Advance UAS ‘Detect and Avoid’ Capability

Flight tests aimed at proving detect and avoid capability for UAS are to be conducted this year.
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Engines

Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.
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Aircraft

Airbus Starts Training A350 Crews

Airbus is starting to fully engage with customers for the A350XWB as it nears first delivery to Qatar Airways toward the end of this year.
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Aircraft

A350XWB Cabin Customization Process

The European manufacturer hopes to limit cabin furnishing options for the twin-aisle A350XWB twinjet in order to keep final-assembly lines flowing.
Aircraft

Airbus A350 Flight-test Logbook

Airbus expects to have received EASA type certification for the A350 by the end of September.
Engines

CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.
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Aircraft

Embraer Firms Up E2 Cabin Design

After Embraer completed its initial design review for the E2 it is showing the new E-Jet variant’s cabin at Farnborough.

U.S. Business Aircraft Flying Logs Solid Gains in June

Business aircraft flying in the U.S. rose for the seventh straight month, with activity in June up 3 percent from a year ago.
Rotorcraft

First Bell 525 Nears Final Assembly

New helicopter’s three main cabin sections will be joined within the next few weeks.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Euro Air Charter Group Issues Wi-Fi Guidelines

Guidelines are intended to stem Wi-Fi billing surprises to charter clients after the flight.

Hawker 750 with Collins Units Performs EU Flight Demo

This is the first time a high-precision and high-integrity missed approach/departure has been performed in Europe.

Bizjet Deliveries Boosted by Growing North America Demand

Large-cabin jet deliveries are now about 10 percent above the previous peak, climbing 11 percent in the first quarter.

Cessna Aircraft Sister Company Buys Training Center that Specializes in CitationJets

Since it was founded in 1988, ProFlight has trained thousands of pilots and continues to grow.

Gulfstream Aerospace Implements SMS in Its Sales and Marketing Department

Move makes company one of the first business jet manufacturers to implement an SMS for a non-manufacturing or service organization.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Gearing Up for Maiden Flight of SH09 SKYe Light Single Helicopter

Certification of the 5,840-pound-mtow rotorcraft is expected in the second half of next year.